Environment Risk Analysis - Indian Coast Guard
Environment Risk Analysis - Indian Coast Guard
Environment Risk Analysis - Indian Coast Guard
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Background of the <strong>Analysis</strong><br />
• Crete is one of the majors Mediterranean islands,<br />
located in the South Aegean Sea.<br />
• Crete has about 600000 habitants, but more than 5<br />
million tourists visit the island during an entire year.<br />
• The areas of Cretan Sea are characterized by heavy<br />
marine traffic.<br />
• The frequent navigation of tankers through this area<br />
enhances the possibility of marine pollution by oilbased<br />
waste from the ships as well as from possible<br />
shipwrecks.<br />
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Prof. Manju Mohan<br />
CAS, IIT Delhi